Refining the Heavens (炼天)

Chapter 80: Preparation of the holiday

George and the others went forward to congratulate Kairos. Seeing that even Luciette has come over, Edward immediately hid his face with embarrassment. When she saw that, sparks shot out from her eyes.

*Hmph*

A single huff from her sent a tremble flying down his spine like lightning.

Except for Luciette, the others chatted like old friends. As befitting her status as the heir of a large family, she only spoke a few words to remain polite.

After they mingled for a while, the group soon disbanded. The hours for the trade fair were becoming short, and many had left their stalls untended.

After the visitors left, the six were revved up and ready to rush through the trade fair, but before they could set off they saw some familiar faces nearby, those who had joined the Snowdrifts as members.

"Snowdrifts!" with a grin on his face, Kairos beckoned them to come over, "You have all did well during the exam. I know that we have unanimously decided to split up all the gathered crystallised essences for the families of those who had fallen, but since now we have more than enough as replacements, please call all who are manning their stalls to gather here!"

They had taken part in slaying the Orcs but promptly given up their spoils. Now, thanks to the profit that they had gathered from this trade fair, Kairos decided to open the coffers of Snowdrifts and hand each person a small share, no less than what they ought to receive after repelling the Orc army.

Soon, everyone gathered at their booth and received their share. These children from the most common backgrounds looked at their leaders with gratitude. The money will be helpful for their families when they bring it home during the holidays.

In fact, for most of them, even the demonic crystal essences that Kairos had given them after saving Alucard's group have been preserved instead of using it on themselves. Just so that this paltry sum might alleviate their financial situation at home, even if it only helps lighten the burden a little.

How would Kairos and his friends not know this when they are also from a similar background? Although the five of them had used their own share for cultivation, it is only because they are forced to, as the leaders who have to fight at the front. Otherwise, they too would have made the same decisions as their subordinates.

After giving out their members' share, they still have above a thousand White Gold left for the trade fair. While this amount is plenty, it is barely enough for running an organisation.

At this time, a few of the elders from the Trade Federate came over and talk to them.

"Young master, we are very interested in your talents. To be able to refine a weapon so quickly to counter another weapon is pure genius!"

"Genius! A total Genius!!" Another elder says with excitement.

"Just two short hours to refine a weapon this way? Isn't he a master inscriptionist?" Someone from the crowd chimed in. Until now, a sizable group is still around them, waiting to talk to the group. Many of them are also from impressive backgrounds and are not afraid to join the conversation.

"Young master, why don't you join our Trade Federate? It will surely benefit you."

"No, that is such a waste, didn't you old fellows saw how talented in combat young master Kairos was, during this year's exam?"

"Young master, how about we give you an honorary position in our Trade Federate? You don't need to pay anything or have any obligations and still free to use our facilities. We will also groom you in any craft you wish to!"